Diversion — ACA1046

KLAX · 6L

2026-02-18 19:31 UTC· CYVR → KLAX· AIR CANADA· A320

ACA1046 (AIR Canada) was operating from CYVR to KPSP (Palm Springs International Airport) on 2026-02-18. SkyMeter detected a diversion to Los Angeles International Airport (KLAX) on runway 6L at 19:31 UTC. Peak cruise altitude FL345, turnaround area near Alturas, US. Approach stability score: 91/100. Scores in this band are observed on roughly 50% of approaches at this runway and represent the centerline of normal operations. METAR at the time reported 11 kt wind, 2 kt crosswind component, 16,093 m visibility. Detection algorithm and known limitations: see SkyMeter methodology.

Active FAA TFR during this flight

Source: FAA TFR archive (hourly snapshot)
  • SECURITY5/0601 2025-11-30 19:00Z – 2026-05-31 18:59Z SFC–400 ft

    Los Angeles, CA, Sunday, November 30, 2025 through Sunday, May 31, 2026 Local

    View FAA NOTAM →

SkyMeter cross-referenced this flight against FAA-published TFRs that were active during its window and within its geographic bounding box. Overlap doesn't necessarily mean violation — the aircraft may have been outside the TFR’s precise polygon or flying under air-traffic-control coordination.

Pilot review data

  • Runway 6L
  • 117 ft AGL at event
  • 120 kt ground speed
  • 0 fpm vertical
  • Approach stability 91/100
  • 11 kt wind
  • 2 kt crosswind component
  • 16,093 m visibility
  • KLAX 072253Z 26015KT 10SM FEW110 27/19 A2982 RMK AO2 SLP095 T02720194 $

Flight context

  • ACA1046
  • AIR Canada
  • A320
  • CYVR → KLAX
  • 2026-02-18 19:31 UTC
  • KLAX runway 6L

All events on this flight

Diversion 19:31:13 UTC · KLAX runway 6L · 117 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:31:13 UTC · KLAX runway 6L · 117 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:31:13 UTC · KLAX runway 6L · 117 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:31:13 UTC · KLAX runway 6L · 117 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:31:13 UTC · KLAX runway 06L · 117 ft AGL · 120 kt GS
Diversion 19:31:13 UTC · KLAX runway 06L · 117 ft AGL · 120 kt GS

Automated analysis. Events shown on this page (such as go-around, unstable approach, or runway events) are heuristic classifications produced by algorithms from publicly broadcast ADS-B data. They are intended to surface flights of interest for further review — they are not findings of fact, and they do not determine pilot fault, regulatory compliance, or the cause of any occurrence. Coverage gaps and sensor noise can affect accuracy. Only the relevant civil aviation authority or accident investigation body can make official determinations. How we detect events · Dispute or correct this data

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